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June 5, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Erin Boles Welsh, Dimitria Sullivan, James MacDonald, Dennis Teehan, Michelle Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve items on the Consent Agenda, as amended e Gift Acceptance o Odd Fellows Lodge for Human Rights Commission, $133 for Juneteenth and $133 for Pride Day
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve items on the Consent Agenda, as amended e Gift Acceptance o Odd Fellows Lodge for Human Rights Commission, $133 for Juneteenth and $133 for Pride Day; and o Dedham Savings for Human Rights Commission, $450 for Pride Day SELECT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, TOWN OF DEDHAM, JUNE 5, 2025 P.2 e Request for wine and malt licenses for Dedham Farmer's Market from Aaronap Cellars, LLC, and Blisspoint Meadery, for June 11, 2025, to October 29, 2025 e Request for a one-day wine and malt license for MBACC June 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. e Block Parties o Van Brunt Avenue on June 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rain date of June 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. o Richards Street on June 28, 20225, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Porchfest on June 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. o Dedham Boulevard on June 21, 2025, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Porchfest o Park Street on July 19, 2025, noon to 7:00 p.m.; and e Chester Avenue on September 14, 2025, noon to 5:00 p.m. e Early opening for Best Buy on June 5, 2025, from midnight to 2:00 a.m. e Entertainment license for Dave's Hot Chicken, 797 Providence Highway e Approval of the Minutes for the Board meetings on May 19, 2025, and October 10, 2024, and the Executive Session on May 5, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve items on the Consent Agenda, as amended e Gift Acceptance o Odd Fellows Lodge for Human Rights Commission, $133 for Juneteenth and $133 for Pride Day; and o Dedham Savings for Human Rights Commission, $450 for Pride Day SELECT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, TOWN OF DEDHAM, JUNE 5, 2025 P.2 e Request for wine and malt licenses for Dedham Farmer's Market from Aaronap Cellars, LLC, and Blisspoint Meadery, for June 11, 2025, to October 29, 2025 e Request for a one-day wine and malt license for MBACC June 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. e Block Parties o Van Brunt Avenue on June 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rain date of June 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. o Richards Street on June 28, 20225, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Porchfest on June 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. o Dedham Boulevard on June 21, 2025, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Porchfest o Park Street on July 19, 2025, noon to 7:00 p.m.; and e Chester Avenue on September 14, 2025, noon to 5:00 p.m. e Early opening for Best Buy on June 5, 2025, from midnight to 2:00 a.m. e Entertainment license for Dave's Hot Chicken, 797 Providence Highway e Approval of the Minutes for the Board meetings on May 19, 2025, and October 10, 2024, and the Executive Session on May 5, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Copines Event
Approve the one-day wine and malt license request for the scheduled Copines event
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the one-day wine and malt license request for the scheduled Copines event. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the one-day wine and malt license request for the scheduled Copines event. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Dedham Square Circle Event
Approve one additional hour of music for the Dedham Square Circle event
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve one additional hour of music for the Dedham Square Circle event. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to approve one additional hour of music for the Dedham Square Circle event. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Reilly)
Change of Location Request
Approve the request of a license location change for Boston Pizza Cupcakes, LLC from 708 Legacy Place to 752 Legacy Place for its beer and cordials license
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the request of a license location change for Boston Pizza Cupcakes, LLC from 708 Legacy Place to 752 Legacy Place for its beer and cordials license. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to approve the request of a license location change for Boston Pizza Cupcakes, LLC from 708 Legacy Place to 752 Legacy Place for its beer and cordials license. Motion carried..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
Close Public Hearing
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. MacDonald, it was resolved to close the public hearing. Motion carried..” (Motion: Sullivan, second: James MacDonald)
Vs HEARINGS FOR FAILED LICENSEES
Schedule license compliance hearings for Dedham Convenience Store and Shake Shack at the Board meeting to be held on June 18, 2025, and hearings for Temazcal Cantina and Pancho's Taqueria at the...
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, and seconded by Ms. Welsh, it was resolved to schedule license compliance hearings for Dedham Convenience Store and Shake Shack at the Board meeting to be held on June 18, 2025, and hearings for Temazcal Cantina and Pancho's Taqueria at the Board meeting to be held on July 16, 2025. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, and seconded by Ms. Welsh, it was resolved to schedule license compliance hearings for Dedham Convenience Store and Shake Shack at the Board meeting to be held on June 18, 2025, and hearings for Temazcal Cantina and Pancho's Taqueria at the Board meeting to be held on July 16, 2025. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Welsh)
HEALTH INSURANCE
Authorize the Town of Dedham to solicit and obtain a health insurance quote from MIIA
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to authorize the Town of Dedham to solicit and obtain a health insurance quote from MIIA. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, seconded by Ms. Reilly, it was resolved to authorize the Town of Dedham to solicit and obtain a health insurance quote from MIIA. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Reilly)
HAYMARKET PEOPLE'S FUND LICENSE
Approve a one-day wine and mall license for Haymarket People's Fund at MBACC on June 26, 2025 to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, and seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve a one-day wine and mall license for Haymarket People's Fund at MBACC on June 26, 2025 to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, and seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve a one-day wine and mall license for Haymarket People's Fund at MBACC on June 26, 2025 to 9:00 p.m. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
TEMPORARY POLE
Approve placement of a temporary pole at 10 Incinerator Road to accommodate the transfer of equipment from a building to a temporary trailer
On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, and seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve placement of a temporary pole at 10 Incinerator Road to accommodate the transfer of equipment from a building to a temporary trailer. Motion carried.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. MacDonald, and seconded by Ms. Sullivan, it was resolved to approve placement of a temporary pole at 10 Incinerator Road to accommodate the transfer of equipment from a building to a temporary trailer. Motion carried..” (Motion: James MacDonald, second: Sullivan)
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business to transact
On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 7:46 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Reilly, seconded by Mr. MacDonald and carried, it was agreed that there was no further business to transact; the meeting closed at 7:46 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above minutes should be used as a summary of the motions passed and issues discussed at the meeting..” (Motion: Reilly, second: James MacDonald)
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